
#228: Stop Looking at the Whole Mountain: A Simple Mindset Shift for Anyone Feeling Overwhelmed
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In this episode, Arnold shares a powerful story about bringing a friend to one of Austria's most treacherous ski runs—and the unexpected lesson that emerged when fear turned to tears at the top of the mountain.
What happened on that slope reveals a truth about capability that applies to anyone feeling overwhelmed by a health journey, career challenge, or life goal.
Arnold also discusses a groundbreaking study from the VITAL trial, which found that a simple, affordable daily habit slowed cellular aging by about 3 years. Plus, new research on why the speed of your body's temperature drop before bed matters more than your room temperature—and the surprising finding that small acts of kindness for others beat self-care for reducing anxiety, depression, and loneliness during stressful seasons.
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